The Blues look to build momentum as they take on Newcastle to kick off the festive season. Watch on USA Network and the NBC Sports App.
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A lack of awareness from Chelsea leads to a quick Newcastle counter where Robert Sanchez makes a brilliant close-range save, but Nick Woltemade reacts first on the rebound to give his team a 1-0 lead.
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Gary Woodland reflects on competing alongside his father at the PNC Championship, an event defined by family, legacy and legends as generations come together to celebrate golf.
Travis Kelce, who is not under contract beyond this season, said earlier this year that he plans to make a decision about retirement before free agency gets underway next March.
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NFL Week 16
Jalen Hurts, De’Von Achane, Puka Nacua, and Trey McBride highlight the positional rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.
Check out which teams take on pass or run funnel defenses in Week 16, and what it might mean for your start-sit decisions.
Denny Carter joins Matthew Berry and the crew to go over their weekly Flexual Fustrations, explaining why fantasy managers shouldn’t shy away from including Xavier Worthy and others in their lineup.
Matthew Berry reveals the 10 facts you need to know before Week 16, including why Steelers vs. Lions is set up for a fantasy points bonanza.
Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss the Seattle Seahawks decision to go for two points in overtime after scoring a touchdown to go for the win against the Los Angeles Rams in a dramatic NFC West matchup.
The 49ers’ passing game is in a great spot versus the Colts this week. Brock Purdy is in line for QB1 numbers and should bring Jauan Jennings along for the ride as a potential WR2.
In a game with huge playoff implications, Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss if the New England Patriots can bounce back against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football.
NBA
Updates as well on Klay Thompson, Ivica Zuback, Domantas Sabonis and more.
As LaMelo Ball returned to play for the Charlotte Hornets and propelled them to a win, Noah Rubin explains Ball’s fantasy value but also the potential for the Hornets to be competitive in the East.
After Atlanta Hawks young star Jalen Johnson dropped a career-high 43 points, Noah Rubin argues why Johnson is a fantasy superstar and why his minutes will not be affected by Trae Young’s return.
With Nikola Jokić surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most assists all-time for a center, Noah Rubin details why Jokic is the no. 1 player in fantasy basketball.
College Football Playoffs
We’ve got your schedule set from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day. From Hawaii to the Bronx, here are the games to watch.
This season, the CFP has tweaked kickoff times to help ensure a brighter spotlight for first-round games.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Tulane vs. Ole Miss College Football Playoff matchup and discuss how the Green Wave can win as well as the Rebels’ offense ability.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry break down James Madison’s schedule and explained why group of five teams have had difficulty scheduling power four opponents.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview upcoming Miami Hurricanes at Texas A&M Aggies College Football Playoff game and discuss the importance of the edge rushers for both teams.
Nicole Auerbach unpacks her College Football Playoff bracket predictions, including how she feels about the top four seeds while asking questions about the remaining eight.
The playoff field is set. It’s time to find out who will be the national champion.
Premier League
Adams was injured in the opening minutes of Monday’s Premier League draw against Manchester United.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
The greybeards — yes, including Roy Keane — will be nodding after Ruben Amorim explained what he called a problem of entitlement amongst players following a social scene caused by academy players Harry Amass and Chido Obi.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is live, as 19 teams hope to be the one that denies Liverpool repeat status as champions of England’s top tier.
Golf
Fred Couples discusses how much he enjoys the PNC Championship, how long he hopes to keep playing, why he loves being in the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, how golf is changing and why “power is key.”
New PGA Tour member Marcelo Rozo talks about his journey to earning a PGA Tour card, the people who pushed him and how he got back to golf after a year absence.
Watch the biggest hits from the biggest names in the long drive competition at the Optum Golf Channel Games.
Watch Team Scheffler receive their medals for winning the first Optum Golf Channel Games and listen to Scottie Scheffler talk about his experience and his teammates’ performances.
Watch the biggest moments from the captain’s challenge at the Optum Golf Channel Games where Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy engage in a duel of distance.
Watch the best moments from the 14 clubs competition as pros go through the clubs in their bag at the Optum Golf Channel Games in Jupiter, Florida.
Motor Sports
Ken Roczen stood third in Supercross points before retiring two rounds from the finale with an ankle injury.
Keselowski underwent surgery Thursday and doctors have told him to expect a quick recovery that will have him back for the season-opening Daytona 500 in February.
A native of Vancouver, Washington, Biffle made over 800 starts across NASCAR’s three series and won the Truck Series title in 2000 and the Xfinity title in 2002.
Jordon Smith will miss the first several rounds due to shoulder surgery, so Triumph will take advantage of the late start for the 250 East division.
Rotoworld
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down Jakobi Meyers signing a three-year extension with the Jaguars, sharing how Meyers quickly carved out a role in Jacksonville’s offense and why his reliability makes him a steady fantasy WR2.
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down the “gutsy” effort from the Seattle Seahawks, led by Sam Darnold, and why the QB is now “matchup resilient” ahead of the fantasy football finals.
Fantasy managers rostering Puka Nacua in the playoffs could be well onto the finals after his 225-yard, 2 TD eruption against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football.
The Fantasy Football Happy Hour crew unpack which running backs are facing injuries ahead of Week 16, such as Texans’ Woody Marks and evaluate who on depth chart can come in and fill the void.
Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers dive into Rashee Rice’s concussion injury and analyze which other pass catchers for the Chiefs will see an uptick in targets if Rice is ruled out.
The FFHH crew reviews which players are heading into Week 16 with injuries, including Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. and explain how his possible return will make teammate Michael Wilson a WR3.
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